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Assessment Report for
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Contents
Introduction to Assessment Report.......................................................................................................... 3
Verbal Analysis Aptitude Profile.................................................................................................................4
About this Report
This report is based upon Professional Verbal Analysis, an online test of the ability to
reason with information presented in verbal format.
The results are compared against a mixed group of professionals and graduates who
have completed the test. The results in this report are presented on a 1 to 10 Sten
scale, where 1 indicates low performance and 10 indicates high performance on the
test. The margin of error that should be allowed before concluding that there is a
difference between scores is indicated by the diamond shape.
When reading this report, please remember that it is based on the information gained
from the test session only. It describes performance on this particular test, rather than
performance at work or study. Despite this, research suggests that ability tests can be
powerful predictors of successful performance in study and work activities requiring
these abilities.
The information contained in this report is confidential and every effort should be made
to ensure that it is stored in a secure place.
The information contained within this report is likely to provide a valid measurement for
12 to 24 months.
The report is based on the results of the online test that the respondent was invited to
complete under supervised conditions.
This report was produced using Saville Consulting software systems and has been
generated electronically. Saville Consulting do not guarantee that it has not been
changed or edited. We can accept no liability for the consequences of the use of this
report.
The application of this test is limited to Saville Consulting employees, agents of Saville
Consulting and clients authorised by Saville Consulting.
Report for Sample Candidate
Generated on: 27-Nov-2009
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Comparison Group: Professionals & Graduates (HC&SA)
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Introduction to Assessment Report
This report provides feedback on the responses of Sample Candidate to the Verbal
Analysis aptitude test.
Verbal Analysis Aptitude Profile
The test measures verbal analysis aptitude areas that are important in the world of
work for a variety of roles. The Verbal Analysis Aptitude Profile provides a summary
of total and test taking style sub-scores across the test, as well as sub-scores on the
five item types covered in relation to the comparison group: Professionals &
Graduates (HC&SA).
Total Score
The Total Score is the sum of correct answers across the Verbal Analysis aptitude
test. It shows how well Sample Candidate has performed overall on the test.
Test Taking Style Sub-scores
These scores indicate how quickly and accurately Sample Candidate completed the
test.
Accuracy: concerns the proportion of answers that were correct.
Speed: concerns the number of questions answered.
Caution: is the difference between the Accuracy and Speed scores.
Item Type Sub-scores
These sub-scores provide information on how Sample Candidate performed on each
of the five Verbal Analysis item types. The pattern of results indicates relative
strengths and weaknesses across the following item types:
Understanding Word Meaning - assesses the ability to understand the meaning of
words within written information.
Comprehending Text - assesses the ability to understand the content of written
information.
Making Verbal Inferences - assesses the ability to judge whether a given
statement is true or false on the basis of specified written information.
Evaluating Written Materials - assesses the ability to evaluate the main points of
specified written information.
Comparing Arguments - assesses the ability to compare arguments within or
between passages of written information.
Report for Sample Candidate
Generated on: 27-Nov-2009
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Comparison Group: Professionals & Graduates (HC&SA)
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Verbal Analysis Aptitude Profile
The profile shows the Total Score as well as Accuracy, Speed and Caution Test Taking
Style sub-scores across the test. The pattern of Item Type sub-scores indicates relative
strengths and limitations. All sub-scores must be interpreted in the light of the Total
Score.
Scores
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Total
Total Score (Above Average - 84%ile)
Answered more questions correctly than 84 percent
of the comparison group - fairly high potential for
tasks requiring critical analysis of verbal information.
Test Taking Style
Accuracy (Above Average - 76%ile)
Answered 23 of the questions correctly. Number of
mistakes: 5.
Speed (Above Average - 79%ile)
Answered 28 of the 28 questions in the time
allowed.
Caution (Average - 54%ile)
Speed and accuracy were balanced.
Understanding Word Meaning (Average 50%ile)
Answered 5 of the 5 questions and got 4 correct.
Comprehending Text (High - 95%ile)
Item Type
Answered 6 of the 6 questions and got 6 correct.
Making Verbal Inferences (Average 34%ile)
Answered 5 of the 5 questions and got 3 correct.
Evaluating Written Materials (Above
Average - 90%ile)
Answered 7 of the 7 questions and got 6 correct.
Comparing Arguments (Above Average 69%ile)
Answered 5 of the 5 questions and got 4 correct.
Interpretation Guidelines
Comparison Group: Professionals & Graduates (HC&SA)
Sten 1: higher potential than about 1% of the comparison group
Sten 2: higher potential than about 5% of the comparison group
Sten 3: higher potential than about 10% of the comparison group
Sten 4: higher potential than about 25% of the comparison group
Sten 5: higher potential than about 40% of the comparison group
Sten 6: higher potential than about 60% of the comparison group
Sten 7: higher potential than about 75% of the comparison group
Sten 8: higher potential than about 90% of the comparison group
Sten 9: higher potential than about 95% of the comparison group
Sten 10: higher potential than about 99% of the comparison group
Report for Sample Candidate
Generated on: 27-Nov-2009
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Comparison Group: Professionals & Graduates (HC&SA)
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